Bill > S2923

This bill aims to establish a producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are: Producers of covered materials (packaging and paper products) must establish one or more producer responsibility organizations to operate a program that assesses fees on producers based on the type and weight of materials they sell, offers, or distribute. The fees collected are used to reimburse participating municipalities and other collectors for the costs of collecting, processing, and recycling these materials, as well as to fund education, infrastructure, and other program expenses. Producers can partially or fully offset their fees by developing an approved alternative collection program. The Department of Environmental Protection will oversee the program, set rules and requirements, review and approve plans, and enforce compliance. The bill also establishes a Sustainable Packaging Trust to fund the Department's administration of the program.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2923